I have just noticed that my biggest cordyline has a huge flower about to open...should I remove it? Memory tells me that someone recommended this some weeks ago. I lost 3 after the winter and this is one that had some frost damage but has recovered.

Thanks...ooops!...corrected the typing errors!

29 May, 2010

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Thanks, Tugbrethil...I'm still wondering why someone suggested a few weeks ago that they should be removed! They are not particularly attractive...if memory serves me right...but someone suggested something about conserving energy after such a bad winter...? or am I dreaming? LOL.Hope you are well.

Hmm. Izzy, I didn't think about conserving energy, but to do that, the stalk would need to be removed while still very short, and that may just result in another flower stalk, which would waste energy! Oh well, at least remove it before it tries to form seeds. Take care of yourself, too.